Health Service Technician - The Recovery Center

Health Service Technician - The Recovery Center (CSU)

About River Edge Behavioral Health

Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. The full continuum of River Edge Behavioral Health services provides state-of-the-art treatment and support services for more than 13,000 children, youth, families and adults annually, who experience mental illness, addiction, co-occurring disorders or developmental disabilities.

*River Edge is currently hiring staff for one of our brand NEW facilities!*

The new River Edge Recovery Centeris a residential alternative to or diversion from inpatient hospitalization. We offer 24 hour walk in outpatient services, 23 hour observation unit, crisis residential psychiatric stabilization and medically monitored detoxification services.

Location/Schedule: Child & Adolescent Unit and Adult Unit

For our Fulton Mill Road location we are currently seeking staff to work in the Crisis Units for

Full-time

Schedules to choose from are:

• 7p-7a or 7a-7p

Monday-Friday, work every other weekend 36 hours per week

Job Description:

Under direct supervision, performs assigned direct care activities, basic nursing procedures and training for patient's/consumers in a residential/ 24 hour supervised community-based program. Implements assigned parts of the individualized treatment plans. Assists patients/consumers in learning daily living skills, participates in recreational and social activities and accompanies patients/consumers to appointments and activities. Observes and documents patient/consumer behavior. Provides transportation to clients and their children as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Any combination of training and experience that would enable the applicant to have acquired the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Valid Driver's license, clean driving record with personal vehicle to provide transportation as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

• EXPERIENCE WITH HANDLING INDIVIDUALS IN MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE CRISIS.
• CNA preferred but not required.
• Six months of experience performing direct care activities, basic nursing procedures, and/or training for persons with physical, developmental, mental health, and/or substance abuse disabilities.

Additional Information:

The Application Process

• All qualified applicants will be considered.
• This position is subject to close once a satisfactory candidate pool has been identified.
• The hiring managers will contact only those selected for an interview.
• Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email.
• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email.

Safe Working Environment

We at River Edge believe every employee has a right to a safe work environment. Therefore, we recommend full vaccination of all employees. Getting the vaccine, frequently washing your hands, sanitizing common areas, and wearing your mask continues to be the most effective way to fight.

Diversity and Inclusion

River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, genetic make-up, disability, age, or veteran status.

Drug-Free Workplace

River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace with a longstanding commitment to providing a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment. In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1998, all applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug screen.

At Will Workplace

Employment with River Edge Behavioral Health is at will. At-will means your employment relationship with River Edge Behavioral Health or Affordable Business Solution is for an indefinite period and is subject to termination by you or River Edge Behavioral Health, with or without cause, with or without notice, and at any time.

River Edge Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: River Edge Behavioral Heath recruits qualified candidates for positions in its service area. It is the policy of River Edge Behavioral Health provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.